The raunchy, diabolical rock ‘n’ roll comedy you need to watch before Part 2 arrives
The raunchy, diabolical rock ‘n’ roll comedy you need to watch before Part 2 arrives
By Chris Snellgrove | Published: 2025-10-26 02:18:00 | Source: GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT
Written by Chris Snellgrove | Published
Over a decade ago, the crazy comedy completely upended the horror world with the story of two metal fans who unleash demons with the power of their music. The film was beloved by critics, but most movie fans (including hardcore horror fiends) had never heard of it.
Fortunately, you’ve got your backstage pass. All you have to do is stream The ecstasy of death on Prime Video to experience all the glory of Grindhouse for yourself.
Metal, monsters, and chaos (oh my!)
hypothesis The ecstasy of death is that two teenagers in a small town become friends and form their own band. They soon obtain the Black Hymn, a musical note that can summon terrifying demons into the world. Once they decide to play the demonic song, they are caught between two equally terrifying forces: horrific monsters straight out of hell and a terrifying cult that will stop at nothing to get the black chant for themselves.
Cast The ecstasy of death Mysterious but seriously talented, including Milo Cawthorn (known outside of this film as… Guns akimbo) As a rebellious teenager his family’s steadfast Christian beliefs put a serious obstacle on his rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle. Meanwhile, James Joshua Blake (known outside of this movie and TV show Top of the lake) plays his friend, a fellow metalhead whose desire for rock music often gets him into trouble. Kimberly Crossman (best known for the TV show Creamier) plays the playful love interest who might just help save the day… assuming, of course, that she doesn’t split up the band first!
One Killer’s directorial debut
Jason Lei Howden is also credited with making such a feature film debut. He would later go on to create Delicious Insanity Guns akimbo (The oft-imitated film where Daniel Radcliffe has weapons permanently attached to him), but this film’s nerdy sensibilities can’t stand up to the madcap metal mayhem. The ecstasy of death.
This is a movie in which our heroes use a comically large adult toy to rip off a demon’s jaw From the inside. Then, there’s nothing else in cinema quite like this sparse spectacle of sex toy carnage.
Death gas is the ultimate heavy metal tribute to horror, and it struck a chord with critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 88 percent, and critics praised the film for being a stylized example of gory Grindhouse joy. They also praised the film’s comedic sensibilities and the sheer amount of crazy humor that fills every frame of this thrilling fear-fest.
Deathgasm 2: Sometimes, they come again
After the peak of the show The ecstasy of deathcritics and fans alike couldn’t stop clamoring for an encore. Director Jason Lee Holden has announced the production of a sequel titled Deathgasm Part 2: Goremgeddonpromised that it would have more gore in the first ten minutes than Deathgasm throughout its run.
The New Zealand Film Commission rejected his film in 2021, halting production, however, Howden launched a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2023, earning enough money (his goal was $300,000 and he grossed over $325,000) to bring his gory vision to life.
There’s no set release date for this sequel yet, but it’s already wowed fans at Fantastic Fest and Splat! FilmFest International Film Festival. I haven’t had a chance to see it yet, but I’ll be hopping on the rails to see this blood-soaked sequel as soon as it hits theaters or streams. Either way, I can’t wait to watch Part 2 of the movie that brings together some of the best things in life: sex, demons, and rock and roll!
Would you agree to that? Death gas Is it the filthiest and most unabashedly bizarre film in the history of horror comedy, or is this metal darling one you’d rather watch die in the pit? You won’t know until you put your guitar down, pick up the remote, and listen to this movie on Prime Video.
Underneath all the buckets of blood and the devilish pile of corpses dispatched by everything from chainsaws to marital aid, you’ll find an emotional, unforgettable film that’s never afraid to wear its heart (and other internal organs) on its sleeve.
(tags for translation) Comedy
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